Dinkel's, DMK, Others Vie for 'Best of' in CitySearch Polls

A renown website is looking to readers to name the best of the best spots in Chicago when it comes to pizza, bar menus, dessert, late-night dining, and more.

Among nominees in the CitySearch.com polls are several Lake View eateries. Voters have just seven more days to cast their ballots and each participant is automatically entered to win a dream dinner.

CitySearch launched 16 years ago. Its focus is on short-form user recommendations, creators say, citing expert "scouts" who "know your neighborhood better than Bruce Wayne knows Gotham City."

Citysearch is an operating business of CityGrid Media. For more information, visit that website.

The following are the local (or very close by) hotspots vying for a "best of" title in the specified categories:

Bakery

• Dinkel's Bakery, 3329 N. Lincoln Ave.

Brunch

• Julius Meinl Coffee House, 3601 N. Southport Ave.

Burger

• DMK Burger Bar 2954 Sheffield Ave.

Cupcakes

• Southport Grocery & Cafe, 3552 N. Southport Ave.

Dessert Spot

• Bobtail Soda Fountain, 2951 N. Broadway St.
• Anthony's Italian Ice, 3442 N. Southport Ave.

Family-Friendly Restaurant 

• Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 3358 N. Paulina St.
• Bakin' & Eggs, 3120 N. Lincoln Ave.

Late-Night Dining 

• Late Night Thai, 1650 W. Belmont Ave.

Lunch Spot

• Falafill, 3202 N. Broadway St.

Pizza

• D'agostino Pizza & Pub, 1351 W. Addison St.